the tape had been up in the loft for years and unfortunately some parts had become degraded/damaged. . .

David makes a telling comment in this interview. He says you don't ask someone like Derek Bailey to repeat himself. Well maybe we should not expect David to ever repeat himself? We are all significantly better off without re-dos. I am not waiting for Brilliant Trees Pt 2 or anything else I have already heard or THINK I have heard before. Manafon fits the bill don't you think?